City of Grand Junction

Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire Become a City of Grand Junction Municipal Park Ranger:The ideal candidate would be an Ambassador for the Grand Junction Police Department by providing information to the public regarding parking regulations, and the location of streets, buildings, and points of interest.. A Municipal Park Ranger patrols City parks, trails, facilities, and buildings to promote compliance with City Ordinances, parking rules and regulations.. About the Grand Junction Police Department:At the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), we are committed to enhancing community safety, reducing fear of crime, and elevating the quality of life through partnerships and innovative policing initiatives.. Duties What You'll Do:Patrol City parks, trails, facilities, and buildings by motorized vehicle, bicycle, e-bike, or on foot to ensure compliance with City ordinances, parking rules, and regulations.. The below list of critical admissions, which may be cause for disqualification from employment with the Grand Junction Police Department, is provided to Background Investigators, Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Technicians, and others involved in the recruitment process.

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Description MUNICIPAL PARK RANGERHIRING RANGE: $23.88- $26.87 Per HourNew to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off Upon Hire Become a City of Grand Junction Municipal Park Ranger:The ideal candidate would be an Ambassador for the Grand Junction Police Department by providing information to the public regarding parking regulations, and the location of streets, buildings, and points of interest. A Municipal Park Ranger patrols City parks, trails, facilities, and buildings to promote compliance with City Ordinances, parking rules and regulations.About the Grand Junction Police Department:At the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), we are committed to enhancing community safety, reducing fear of crime, and elevating the quality of life through partnerships and innovative policing initiatives. Municipal Park Rangers are important assets to the GJPD who assist us in meeting our goals.What We Offer:We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, a City employee childcare center, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact. Our Culture:At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. Duties What You'll Do:Patrol City parks, trails, facilities, and buildings by motorized vehicle, bicycle, e-bike, or on foot to ensure compliance with City ordinances, parking rules, and regulations.Exercise judgment and independent action within departmental and legal constraints to deter criminal and other undesirable activity.Respond to calls regarding parking violations and complaints.Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.Ability to process, boot and tow vehicles as needed.Help with other community related events and assignments as needed.*This will remain open until filled.For the full job description, clickhere. Qualifications This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.What We're Looking For:Knowledge of the City's ordinances and laws.Use electronic devices to issue citations and look up information.Capable of working in extreme cold, heat, and high wind conditions for extended periods.Maintain professionalism when dealing with upset or angry citizens.Possess good writing skills.Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade plus one year of experience in public recreation, security, or related field, or the desire to work in law enforcement.Possession of, or ability to obtain, Colorado Driver's License. Good physical condition and ability to be exposed to hot weather conditions.Good moral character (past criminal history may be disqualifying).Must be 19 years of age by date of hire.Successful completion of background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen required.Important Notice:During the course of the application and hiring process, you will be asked to disclose information about your past activities. The below list of critical admissions, which may be cause for disqualification from employment with the Grand Junction Police Department, is provided to Background Investigators, Computerized Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) Technicians, and others involved in the recruitment process. It is important that you be completely honest and forthright about this history. While a critical admission may or may not disqualify an applicant from a job, discovery of misleading or deceitful information provided by the applicant is immediate cause for disqualification.Any felony investigation or conviction.Any conviction for a crime of violence, specifically assaults, domestic violence, etc.Any conviction for a "hate crime" such as ethnic intimidation.Perjury conviction.Any theft conviction regardless of value of item.Theft from current employer or a previous employer.Drug use (including marijuana) and/or current alcohol abuse.An alcohol or drug conviction including but not limited to DUI/DWAI, depending on recency.Hit and run accident conviction.Being under or having been under driving restraint, cancelation, suspension or revocation of driving privileges in Colorado or any other state.

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